Ancient Rituals
Midsummer bonfires flicker
Solstice sun through stones
In response to CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI: Carpe Diem Time Glass #30 summer solstice photo and prompt
I am a scientist by trade and artist by soul. My creative outlet used to be dancing but due to injuries and age, I must now find another path. I am hoping my writing, poetry and photography can be this new path.
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June 7, 2015 at 8:33 pm
This is lovely!! It is a huge celebration here in Quebec.
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June 7, 2015 at 10:01 pm
Thank you!
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June 7, 2015 at 10:27 pm
The scene moves around a lot through three lines from rituals to bonfire to the sun.
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June 7, 2015 at 11:13 pm
An ancient solstice ritual was to build bonfires that night that would flicker, much like the sun between the stones during the day.
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June 8, 2015 at 1:58 am
Terrific photo Christy
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June 8, 2015 at 5:25 am
Thanks, that is the prompt picture though from CDHK, not one of my own. I would love to visit Stonehenge someday.
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June 8, 2015 at 6:36 am
Bonfires and sun.. sounds wonderful for the shortest night of the year.
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June 8, 2015 at 8:10 am
Great match to a breath-taking photo, DE. Could you imagine seeing that with our eyes? Wow.
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June 8, 2015 at 8:46 am
MDH went on a post graduation European vacation in the early 80’s and happened to go to Stonehenge on June 21st. Hawkwind was playing in concert there too. What a trip, both literally and figuratively.
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June 8, 2015 at 9:14 am
Yeah, YDH was a lucky man for that one. Oh, and now, too, of course. 😉
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June 8, 2015 at 9:43 am
Lovely….
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June 8, 2015 at 9:49 am
Thank you!
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June 12, 2015 at 9:18 am
Stonehedge
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June 25, 2019 at 7:28 am
Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
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June 25, 2019 at 7:30 am
Thank you for the re-blogs. I am honored.
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